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continuing

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con·​tin·​u·​ing | \ kən-ˈtin-yü-iŋ How to pronounce continuing (audio) \

Definition of continuing

1 : continuous, constant continuing poverty
2 : needing no renewal : enduring continuing fame a continuing contract
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Other Words from continuing

continuingly adverb

Examples of continuing in a Sentence

the continuing success of the chain as it opens stores around the country the public's continuing interest in every aspect of the lives of celebrities

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 These rapid changes to the nature of work will require continuing education throughout the workforce. — P.k. Agarwal, The Mercury News, "Opinion: The dizzying future of careers in a world of disruptive technology," 27 Feb. 2017

First Known Use of continuing

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for continuing

see continual

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continuing

adjective
con·​tin·​u·​ing

Legal Definition of continuing

1 : marked by uninterrupted extension in time or sequence a continuing criminal enterprise
2 : needing no renewal continuing shareholders

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